Chapter 8. Supplies, Forms, And Cables; Ordering Ribbon Cartridges; Forms Specifications - IBM 4247 A00 User Manual

Chapter 8. Supplies, Forms, and Cables
Ordering Ribbon Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Forms Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Ordering Signal Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Serial Attachment
Cable Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
IBM Parallel Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
This chapter describes how to order ribbon cartridges, how to define your forms
needs, and how to specify a signal cable. Ribbon cartridges and forms are the only
supplies you need for your printer.

Ordering Ribbon Cartridges

Use IBM part number 1053685 when ordering a new ribbon cartridge. Contact your
place of purchase or call Lexmark at 1-800-438-2468 to order cartridges.

Forms Specifications

The 4247 Printer prints on continuous forms and cut-sheet forms. Before ordering
volumes of forms, test and evaluate all forms in the anticipated physical
environment. Consider the affects of such factors as temperature and humidity on
forms handling, print registration, and print quality. The forms you select should
meet the following specifications.
Note: With the addition of the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder you can print on
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RS-232C Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
RS-422A Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Attachment Cables for PCs and Compatible Serial Ports . . . . . . . . 154
Attachment Cables for AS/400 Workstation Controllers . . . . . . . . . 155
Attachment Cable for RISC System/6000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Local Simplex - DTR Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Local Duplex - DTR or XON/XOFF Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Local Duplex - DTR or XON/XOFF Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Local Duplex - XON/XOFF Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Local Duplex - XON/XOFF Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Local Duplex - XON/XOFF Pacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
RS-422A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
individual sheets of cut-sheet, xerographic paper, and on envelopes. Refer to
the 4247 Printer Automatic Sheet Feeder Guide for paper information.
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